Some vehicles just speak to you immediately upon viewing them, and that’s the feeling I get when I gaze at this lovely 1987 Toyota 4Runner SR5 with its gorgeous red paint and silver decals. The first generation 4Runner is… more»
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Low Mileage Driver: 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
The Mercedes-Benz R107 chassis lineup is slowly becoming a borderline blue-chip collector’s item. For many years, the sheer volume of available used two-seater Mercedes roadsters made it seem like you never had to rush out to buy the first… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 1988 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z
There are cars and trucks when you see them appear as barn finds or garage finds that make you think, “Well, if it’s cheap enough, I may be interested.” The turbocharged Dodge models of the 1980s fit in this… more»
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Turbo Roadster: 1991 Lotus Elan
The potential for a car to become a future collectible depends on many factors, but some of the common triggers include limited production numbers; exceptional performance; lineage of the brand; and a history of the marque showing a potential… more»
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Custom Conversion: 1982 Ford E350 Centurion
If you’re looking for a way to transport motorcycles, bikes, and other gear without having to load up on trailers and related equipment, a vintage Ford Centurion “Kountry Aire” like this one here on eBay is a compelling option…. more»
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American Rolls Royce: 1979 Clenet Series 1 Roadster
Ah, the neoclassical era of low-volume, high-zoot American-made machines. It’s amazing how many cars emerged from this time period of the late 70s and into the middle 80s sporting these classic vehicle looks with mundane engineering underneath. The Clenet… more»
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OEM Upgrades: 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco Hot Rod
When it comes to creating stunning OEM+ builds, the Volkswagen/Audi enthusiast circles put out some of the best work I’ve seen with rampant parts bid raiding to create a better product than the factory intended. It helps that the… more»
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Cheap Lambo? 1980 Provo Countach
If you hadn’t noticed, the original Lamborghini Countach has been white-hot in the collector car marketplace. While it has always been a valuable piece of kit, it seems like the numbers have taken flight in a way we’ve not… more»
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Ferrari Alternative? 1984 Bitter SC Project
This 1984 Bitter SC is an exceedingly rare example of a car model and company that had the best of intentions, but never managed to catch a break in the U.S. market. It’s a shame, because unlike other rebadged… more»
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Rare 4-Seater: 1980 Morgan 4/4 1600
When it comes to classic British roadsters, the Morgan 4/4 is as ubiquitous to open-top car culture as chrome bumpers and wire wheels. To call it timeless is a bit of an understatement, as the core design has endured… more»
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One Owner Driver: 1991 Acura NSX
One of the surest bets for finding a high-mileage supercar that remains a desirable piece as a collectors item is an Acura NSX. Most high-mileage exotics have a serious sense of risk attached to them, but not the NSX:… more»
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Well Maintained Turbo: 1989 Saab 900 SPG
The classic Saab 900 is a fast-appreciating model from the halcyon days of the 1980s. The uniquely Swedish design combined a racy profile with front-wheel drive and a warm embrace of turbocharged powerplants. The 900 Turbo is most desired… more»
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5K Original Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
The Corvette ZR-1 is now a household name in domestic performance car kingpins. However, that doesn’t translate to an “instant collector car”, especially with the earliest iterations of the model. The first run of the ZR-1 is certainly a… more»
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Non-Turbo Survivor: 1988 Toyota Supra
The third generation Toyota Supra is one of the more chronically unloved sports cars of the 80s and 90s. The Supra eras that preceded it and immediately followed were both embraced with open arms by collectors and are generally… more»
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29K Original Miles: 1999 Dodge Ram 4×4
Whenever I see a red Dodge Ram, it’s impossible to not think of Bill Paxton hustling his extended cab pickup through a corn field with a tornado bearing down on him. This era of Chrysler products thrust the company… more»
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Recent Acquisition: 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
This 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe is a nicely presented drive that the seller claims is fully dialed in and ready for regular use. He bought it not all that long ago on a popular auction site where he… more»
